Tag: Solicitors

Milbank rewards lawyers with bonuses up to £90k
Early Xmas present 🎁

Inside the world of a data protection lawyer
Tuğhan Thuraisingam, partner at DWF, shares his unique path into law, the value of client exposure, nurturing future data protection experts, and AI's impact on the legal sector

Former KWM London boss faces tribunal over allegedly ‘kissing’ colleague
'Inappropriate conduct' is not yet proven

HSF to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin
Subject to partner vote

A top US law firm partner talks client relationships, commercial trends and the importance of ‘finding your tribe’
We sit down with Goodwin Procter's Ravi Chopra to explore his journey in law

Judge criticises Fieldfisher for mishandling sexual misconduct claims leading to associate’s unfair dismissal
'We will take the time to reflect,' says firm

From trainee to NQ: A journey to becoming an associate at a top US law firm in London
On the cusp of qualifying, Morrison Foerster’s Lewis Ball talks headline deals, varied training and the firm’s super-friendly culture

Over 70% of lawyers think AI is ‘force for good’
Concerns remain over accuracy and ethical issues

Former A&O Shearman partner rebuked by SRA following drink-driving conviction
Resigned from Magic Circle firm

Ex-City lawyer Robert Jenrick appointed shadow justice secretary
Accepts new role after missing out on Tory Party leadership

My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm
Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm

Exclusive research: What time do lawyers finish work at the UK’s top 100+ law firms?
Junior lawyers face long days, late finishes, and an 'always available' culture, highlighting the demanding nature of a life in corporate law

Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries
Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students

Axiom Ince: SRA takes action over ‘improper’ £54 million transfer and ‘falsified’ bank statements
Muhammed Ali and Jayesh Anjaria slapped with section 43 orders

How one leading US law firm is investing in inclusivity
Beverley Sorsby, HR director at Ropes & Gray, shares insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, its distinctive culture, and the qualities it seeks in prospective trainees

‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’
One junior solicitor has reached their limit

Inside arbitration: What it takes to be a lawyer handling the world’s most complex disputes
Laetitia Souesme, a partner at White & Case, discusses her move from her native France to London and life at the global firm

Beyond SQE: The must-have skills to thrive as a junior lawyer
Andrea Spears discusses the differences between academic life and legal practice and how BARBRI aims to bridge this gap